At the same time, Senate Judiciary chairman Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) set Nov. 7 as the date for Miers’ confirmation hearing over complaints from Democrats, who want more time to examine Miers’ record as White House counsel.

“We know less about this nominee than we knew about any previous nominee and her questionnaire sheds no light on what would be the most illuminating experience – her service in the White House,” complained Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)

Specter joined the Judiciary panel’s top Democrat, Sen. Pat Leahy of Vermont, in asking Miers for more information.

“Please prepare a supplement to your responses” in several areas with “as much detail, particularity and precision as possible,” they wrote.